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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.51, 814.98 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.51, 814.98 and 357.63 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.51 : 814.98 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.51/814.98 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.51x = 814.98 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.51x = 291,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,461.30/590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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